October 31, 2023
It has been a year since I signed up with OA. Now is a great time to share my experience with you if you looking for a new host ( like I was) or are a new agent looking to join the tourism trade. 
OA is a GREAT host. No doubt. Before joining them, I simply picked up the phone and called them to speak with the owner. I had zero expectation of this actually happening but was pleasantly surprised when Chad Burt came on the line and spent a good half an hour speaking with me and answering all my questions. I signed up the same day. It didn't take me much time to understand their systems and if I had a question, the OA staff was very quick with their email replies. Best way to communicate with them. They have brilliant internal systems set up for just this purpose. Agency staff and higher-ups are almost always available for insight and help as and when needed. They are highly professional ( yet super funny on socials). I had a chance to meet most of the staff at one of their TA conferences and the vibe is that of one big family. For new agents, they have mentors for initial support. Though I have industry experience, I still set up a call with a mentor just to test the new waters. It was a lovely call. 
They have great contracts with vendors, resorts, and consolidators across the world. Their payment system is top-notch with very little room for confusion. Payments have been on time on expected dates. The split is also one of the best ( that I know of) ( Ex host had a terrible split and I wish I had known of OA before). 
All in all, I highly recommend Outside Agents. It has been a great year with them. 
Happy Travel!  

Blue G

Irina

Experience: 1-5 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Great agency to work with! Lots of support, great forum structure, NEVER had problems with commission pay out. Anytime you have a question it is answered in a very efficient manner. 80% commission with possibility to earn 90% and 95% is amazing!
Great people to work with, glad to be a part of an amazing team!

Karen

Experience: 6-10 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

We have used a couple other host agency's in the past. Outside Agents has been, by far, the best host agency we have been with. They are always there to answer question, support us in any way needed and are prompt in paying commissions. We plan to stick with this agency until we retire!

Amber

Hi Karen,

Thank you for providing a great review! Just one question, why did you rate them at 4-1/2 stars, instead of 5 stars?

Thank you ~ A

Anne Mitchell

Experience: > 11 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

This is Great Company to be a part of and I have been a part of for many years. They are efficient,helpful,courteous and most of all they are always looking out for the Agents. Encouraging them to be the best they can be. I give them (5)stars because the whole team deserves that.

Sherry Williams

Experience: 1-5 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

This is a great host agency, I was with another host agency that fee'd me to death, i did all of the work and they took most of the money, not to mention i spent alot of time running down my commissions. Outsideagents.com is not at all like that, it is user friendly with all of the training you can want, they respond back in a timely manner and with them they assist you in reaching and developing your goals as an agent. do yourself a favor try this host agency they are a breath of fresh air.

Shawna Katie Bohn

Experience: 1-5 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Incredible support, a strong and lively forum, no monthly fees, a generous commission split, tons of available training -- what's not to love about Outside Agents?

Sharon

Experience: > 11 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

This agency is great. They are very supportive in every aspect of your business and are there to help you succeed. They are not out to nickel and dime you with fees and percentage. I would recommend this host to anyone that is looking to branching out on their own.

Josh Goldstein

Experience: < 1 year
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

This is a great host agency for every start agent and also experience one. commission split is fair and there is no cost. agents are helping other agents, and plenty of vendors with great prices and deals. I am proud to be part of this community.

Danielle Camilien

Experience: 1-5 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Outside Agents is one of the best out there. When you sign up its free. The owners also there to support you. You can give them a call or email them and they always help you. The tools they provide are awesome. I would suggest if you are looking for a host agency sign up with them, you will not be disappointed.